Full Membership Requirements

Establish policies and procedures for recruitment, screening and selectionof program director.

7. Build External Relations

Develop public awareness materials in compliance with National CASA graphic standards.

Speak to civic and community organizations regarding need for volunteers and resources.

8. Initiate Program Operations

Secure funding.

Establish office.

Recruit and hire staff.

Orient and train staff.

Complete development of personnel policies and procedures.

9. Implement Volunteer Program

Develop volunteer policies and procedures.

Recruit and screen volunteers.

Conduct pre-service training.

Arrange swearing-in.

Assign cases.

Supervise volunteers.

Create a plan for required volunteer in-service training.

This outline provides brief general guidance only. National CASA provisional and full membership will be considered after satisfactory completion of the application, including submission of the required Indicators of Compliance and payment of dues. Before granting membership, National CASA will communicate with your state CASA/GAL organization (if one exists) regarding the status of your program. Please call National CASA at (800) 628-3233 if you have questions.

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